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Healthy apple oat cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with natural sweetness from apples and coconut sugar. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re comforting yet wholesome. Easy to make vegan or gluten-free, these cookies are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes, and store well for busy days.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Yield: 18–24 cookies

Ingredients

1 ½ cups oat flour (or finely ground rolled oats)

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

¼ cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

¼ cup light brown sugar

⅓ cup melted coconut oil (or neutral vegetable oil)

½ cup unsweetened applesauce

1 large egg (or vegan substitute like mashed banana or flax egg)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup apples, peeled, cored, and diced

1 cup rolled oats

½ cup chopped nuts (optional – walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds)

½ cup raisins (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk oat flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Add coconut sugar and brown sugar, breaking up any lumps.
  3. In another bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, applesauce, egg (or substitute), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in apples, oats, nuts, and raisins if using.
  6. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop out tablespoons of dough, place 1 inch apart, and flatten slightly.
  9. Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
  10. Cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Add dark chocolate chips for indulgence.
  • Mix in coconut, seeds, or chia for extra texture.
  • Swap apples for pears or add dried cranberries for a festive version.
  • Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a nutty twist.
  • Make sandwich cookies with nut butter filling.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Dessert, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (out of 20)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg